I got out of a 5 year relationship about 8 months ago. I just started dating someone new. She is considerably younger than me (I'm embarrassed to say how much, but she seems to like me). She is finishing her graduate degree at Stanford. She is also a national caliber runner. I wrote a song for her after 3 dates; put it on CD and gave it to her. She loved it, and in general, things are going well. But, I don't do always feel comfortable with someone who I really like and respect, I get very sensitive to possible rejection. I'm delaying calling her today. I think I'd like to have her call me, but usually, I seem to initiate things. I'm just rambling here instead of calling her. The problem is, it is too new to know where things stand; we've gone out about 6-7 times. She is always very cool with me, but I'm the type of guy who always ends up with a woman who makes it obvious that she likes me. I am a good-looking (according to others) smart guy who graduated from U.C. Berkeley, but was diagnosed a few years ago with ADHD. I seem to over-analyze things and need a lot of re-assurance that I am totally "wanted". I think it's because I grew up with an emotionally distant mom. I never grew up with my dad, who is an alcoholic.

I'm not sure I even have a specific question.... just posting my thoughts. I hope everyone here is doing well (Maybe I'll post the lyrics of my song in the "creative" section). I think I'm slightly depressed.